José Balta

President of Peru from 1868 to 1872

José Balta y Montero (25 April 1814 – 26 July 1872) was a Peruvian soldier and politician who served as President of Peru from 1868 to 1872. He was the son of John Balta Bru and Agustina Montero Casafranca. In 1865, he aided Mariano Ignacio Prado in the seizure of the presidency and served in his administration.

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